Rock Hall Of Fame Defends Dolly Parton’s Nomination Despite Her Passing On The Honour

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Dolly Parton is still eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, despite “bowing out” as a nominee. The country music star, who recently released new album Run Rose Run, was among the artists nominated this year, alongside Eminem, A Tribe Called Quest, Duran Duran, Carly Simon and Beck.

Dolly Parton is still eligible to be inducted into this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, despite the country legend asking to have her nomination withdrawn.Earlier this week, Parton asked to be taken out of consideration for this year’s Hall of Fame. The singer was announced as one of the Rock Hall’s nominees for its Class of 2022 alongside the likes of Eminem, Kate Bush, Beck, Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Rage Against The Machine, A Tribe Called Quest and more.At the time, Parton explained that while she was “extremely flattered” to be nominated, she felt that she hadn’t “earned that right” and did not want votes split as a result of her inclusion.“I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again – if I’m ever worthy,” she added.

Dolly Parton has remained on the list of this year's nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite asking to be removed because she hasn't 'earned that right.'The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation said in a statement on Thursday that, in effect, it is up to the voters to decide if country music icon Parton, 76, is elected.'Dolly's recommendation, along with the other 16 nominees for the class of 2022 was sent out earlier this month to our 1,200 general ballot voters, the majority of whom are artists themselves, for consideration for induction at our ceremony,' the statement read. Voter decision:Dolly Parton, show earlier this month in Las Vegas, has remained on the list of this year´s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite asking to be removedOn Monday, Parton went on social media to 'respectfully bow out' of the process, saying she did not want to take votes away from the remaining nominees.Parton had no immediate comment on the Hall's decision.

Despite her declining the nomination, Dolly Parton is still a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee.

Dolly Parton’s wonderful face graces not just her own album covers (an impressive 52 so far), but kitschy prayer candles, cutesy greetings cards and a whole array of delightfully jazzy, extremely unofficial DIY merch. With a career spanning seven decades, Dolly isn’t simply a fiercely important musical artist, but a force for powerful cultural change.

Dolly Parton has announced she is withdrawing from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, revealing that while she is “extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated,” she doesn’t feel she has “earned that right.”The country legend was nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, however she preferred to “respectfully bow out,” as she does not want to take votes away from the rest of the nominees.“I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again—if I’m ever worthy. This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ’n’ roll record at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do,” Dolly shared.She also revealed that her “husband is a total rock ’n’ roll freak,” and said that she wishes “all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment! Rock on!”The Country star was nominated alongside fellow first-time nominees Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest, Rage Against the Machine, Pat Benatar, Dionne Warwick, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Beck.Dolly previously declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the Trump administration, not once, but two times.

Dolly Parton has announced she is pulling out of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saying she hasn’t “earned that right.”The music icon who has been elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame explained her decision in a statement posted on her official social media pages Monday, noting she did not want to take votes away from the remaining nominees.“Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right. I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out,” she wrote.Other artists who have made both the Rock Hall and Country Hall of Fame include Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Hank Williams and the Everly BrothersParton was named on the Rock Hall shortlist last month, alongside fellow first-time nominees Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest.The Cleveland-based institution had announced 17 artists and groups being considered for induction, also including Rage Against the Machine, Pat Benatar, Dionne Warwick, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Beck.The other nominees are Kate Bush, DEVO, Eurythmics, Fela Kuti, MC5 and the New York Dolls.“I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again — if I’m ever worthy,” Parton’s statement continues.“This has however inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ‘n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do! My husband is a total rock ‘n’ roll freak, and has always encouraged me to do one.”“I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment,” Parton concludes.

Dolly Parton is bowing out of her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.

She’s country all the way. Dolly Parton is making waves after she removed herself from consideration for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday, March 14.

Dolly Parton has turned down the chance to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year after receiving a nomination, saying that she doesn’t believe she has ‘earned’ the recognition.Earlier this year, the nominations for the revered music museum were announced, including the likes of Eminem, Kate Bush, Lionel Richie and Pat Benatar.Dolly was also among them, vowing to release a rock album if she were to be inducted.However, the Jolene singer has now released a statement announcing that she has pulled out of the race altogether, saying she hopes she can be considered again in the future, a move that has prompted a major outcry from her fans.In a message shared on social media, the 76-year-old music icon said: ‘Dolly here! Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right.‘I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out.’â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/Z6LKfWtlxgShe continued, expressing her hope that this won’t be her only shot to be inducted.‘I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again – if I’m ever worthy,’ she said.‘This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ‘n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do.’Dolly added that her husband Carl Dean, to whom she’s been married since 1966, has always encouraged her to venture into the rock ‘n’ roll genre.‘My husband is a total rock ‘n’ roll freak, and has always encouraged me to do one,’ she stated.‘I wish all the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment.

Dolly Parton has taken herself out of the running for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On Monday, the «Jolene» singer made the announcement via a statement on Instagram.  “Dolly here! Even though I’m extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right. I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out,” it read.

Dolly Parton has asked to be taken out of consideration for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.In February, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame revealed its nominees for the Class of 2022. Alongside Dolly, the likes of Eminem, Kate Bush, Beck, Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Rage Against The Machine, A Tribe Called Quest, Carly Simon, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, New York Dolls, Dionne Warwick, MC5, DEVO and Pat Benatar all made it onto the nominees list.However, Parton has now asked to bow out, writing in a statement: “Even though I am extremely flattered to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right.

pic.twitter.com/Z6LKfWtlxgThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, which were announced last month, include some heavy hitters, such as Eminem, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Devo, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Rage Against the Machine, Dionne Warwick, A Tribe Called Quest, Beck, Duran Duran, Carly Simon and more.In her message, Dolly did, though, hint that she's eyeing the idea of making a rock album, something she's always wanted to do."My husband is a total rock 'n' roll freak, and has always encouraged me to do one," she wrote.Rock on, Dolly!Cassandra Peterson is frighteningly good at makeovers!The actress is most known for her portrayal of horror goddess Elvira Mistress of the Dark, a goth-loving character that appeared in a slew of movies and TV shows in the '80s and '90s.Now, though, she's traded in her jet black locks and dark makeup for a new role in, of all places, Rob Zombie's movie reboot of '60s TV show "The Munsters."In the film, Cassandra plays a real estate agent… a non-threatening one — and she is unrecognizable!A post shared by Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark (@therealelvira)"ATTENTION CASTING NEWS!

Country superstar Dolly Parton has withdrawn her name from this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations, writing on social media that she doesn’t believe she has “earned that right.”

Ethan Shanfeld Dolly Parton has long been considered the Queen of Country, but the Nashville music titan was on track to earn a new title: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. That is, until Parton bowed out of the race.“Even though I am extremely flattered to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right,” the singer-songwriter wrote in a statement posted to social media.

MC5 have announced their first album in over 50 years and a series of US tour dates.The band took to Instagram earlier today (March 9) to post a video, which you can view below, featuring old footage of the punk veterans and a snippet of the album’s title track ‘Heavy Lifting’. The song also features Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello.MC5 have reformed with original member Wayne Kramer, Pollo Elastica’s Brad Brooks, Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), Vicki Randle (Mavis Staples) and guitarist Stevie Salas.The new LP, which is due to drop later this year, will be the band’s first proper studio effort since 1971’s ‘High Time’ and sees Kramer collaborating with Morello, Kesha, Jill Sobule, Tim McIlrath, and Alejandro Escovedo.The band will also hit the road for a US tour in May, dates for which you can view below.A post shared by MC5 (@mc5alive)Tickets for the shows will go on sale this Friday (March 11) and further information is available via Kramer’s Facebook page here.Meanwhile, MC5 were recently nominated for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame alongside Eminem, Kate Bush, Beck, Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Rage Against The Machine, A Tribe Called Quest, Carly Simon, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, New York Dolls, Dionne Warwick, DEVO and Pat Benatar.It is the Detroit rockers’ sixth nomination over the years ahead of the final shortlist in May.A body of more than 1,000 artists, industry members and historians will help decide which five acts out of the 17 will progress into the final round of induction consideration.